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Neurofeedback

• International Society for Neurofeedback and Research
• Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Inc.
• Biofeedback Certification Institute of America
• The Learning Curve, Inc.
• Ochs Labs, Inc.
• EEG Spectrum International
• Brain Science International

EMDR

• EMDR Insitute, Inc.
• EMDR International AssociationA Symphany In The Brain – by Jim Robbins
• Getting Rid of Ritalin – by Robert W. Hill and Eduardo Castro
• The Healing Power of Neurofeedback – by Stephen Larsen
• Change Your Brain, Change Your Life – by Daniel Amen
• Healing ADD: The Breakthrough Program That Allows You to See and Heal the 6 Types of ADD – by Daniel Amen
• Healing Anxiety and Depression – by Daniel Amen
• The High-Performance Mind – by Anna Wise
• Awakening the Mind – by Anna Wise
• ADD: The 20-Hour Solution – by Mark Steinberg and Siegfried Othmer
• Parenting from the Inside Out – by Daniel Siegel
• Biofeedback for the Brain – by Paul G. Swingle
• EMDR: The Breakthrough “Eye Movement” Therapy for Overcoming Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma – by Francine Shapiro
• The A.D.D. Book: New Understandings, New Approaches to Parenting Your Child – by William Sears and Lynda Thompson
• Brain Gym: Simple Activities for Whole Brain Learning – by Paul Dennison and Gail Dennison
• My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey – by Jill Bolte Taylor
• Getting Started with Neurofeedback – by John N. DemosMental Health Counseling and Social Work
• America Counseling Association
• National Association of Social Workers
• American Mental Health Counselors Association

Other Helpful Links

• David Baldwin’s Trauma Information Pages
• The Brain from the Bottom Up
• Amen Clinics
• MindMod
• The Dana Foundation
• The Learning Curve, Inc.
• Ochs Labs, Inc.
• EEG Spectrum International

• Neurofeedback Increases Affection, Builds Empathy – by Daisy Yuhas
  Scientific American 2014
  A new study which utilized fMRI showed that emotional states can be enhanced using neurofeedback.
• Brain Connectivity Associated with Autism – by Natalia Elko
  San Diego State University 2014
  SDSU Autism Study Finds Weakness in Brain Connections That Support Social Functioning
• A Little Neurofeedback Goes a Long Way – by Wayne Kalyn
  Additude Magazine 2014
  One more study shows that controlling brain waves tweaks the ADHD brain for the better.
• School-based brain training shown to alleviate ADHD – by Deborah Kotz
  The Boston Globe 2014
  Computer programs that train the brain to increase attention span and a therapy called neurofeedback are a great alternative to prescription stimulant medications.
• ADHD study shows children can train to focus – by Mina Corpuz
  The Daily Free Press 2014
  The findings show that some symptoms of ADHD can be reduced through cognitive computer training and neurofeedback
• Sports Brain to Demonstrate New Concussion Technologies at NFL Combine – by Unknown
  PR Web 2014
  LENS feedback provides an ideal environment for athletes to understand more about how baseline testing and performance enhancement can play in their career.
• Training normalizes imaging patterns in autism brains – by Sarah DeWeerdt
  SFARI 2013
  Neurofeedback training programs used on boys with autism may help erase certain abnormalities seen in functional brain imaging scans.
• Brain training may treat some neurological disorders – by Unknown
  Phys.org 2013
  People with alcohol addiction, eating disorders and post-traumatic stress may be able to help treat their condition by retraining the way their brains work.
• Neurofeedback training slows brain aging: NCKU – by Unknown
  The China Post 2013
  Neurofeedback training methods can improve attention and working memory performance.
• Neurofeedback tunes key brain networks, improving subjective well-being in PTSD – by Unknown
  Science Codex 2013
  Pioneering research for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) utilizes neurofeedback training to alter the plasticity of brain networks linked to the condition.
• Ditch the glitch – training your brain via neurofeedback – by Corey Hague
  ABC Central Victoria 2013
  Neurofeedback might be able to give you an insight into how your brain is firing.
• Psychologist uses brain mapping to help patients – by Sandra Diamond Fox
  newstimes.com 2013
  QEEG brain map allows patients to see what’s going on with their brain functioning
• Covert Operations: Your Brain Digitally Remastered for Clarity of Thought – by Unknown
  newswise.com 2013
  Neurofeedback can enhance the signal-to-noise ratio in thought
• Neurofeedback helps releive chemo brain symptoms, Cleveland researcher finds – by Angela Townsend
  Cleveland.com 2013
  Neurofeedback found to reduce symptoms in a chemo brain study.
• In study, Neurofeedback matches stimulants’ ability to treat ADHD – by Unknown
  Good Therapy 2012
  A study in Norway, results support the use of neurofeedback as an alternative treatment for ADHD.
• A brain flex to help athletes train for better performance in competition – by Jen Murphy
  The Wall Street Journal 2012
  Neurofeedback is used by athletes to train their brains to function better during competition.
• Brain training helps treat depression – by Unknown
  BBC News 2012
  A brain training technique which helps people control activity in a specific part of the brain could help treat depression, a study suggests.
• Advances in neurofeedback technology offers hope to addicts – by Lara Krupicka
  Naperville Sun 2012
  Because of its non- invasive nature, neurofeedback can play a positive role in teen addiction treatment.
• Neurofeedback training may enhance athletic performance – by Dr. Melissa Perkins-Banas
  Norwich Bulletin 2012
  Neurofeedback training shows promising results in assisting athletes.
• Controlling post-traumatic stress could be as close as game on cell phone – by Barb Ruppert
  US Army 2012
  Biofeedback training that allows wounded Soldiers to recognize and control the symptoms of PTS and brain injury.
• Parkinson’s disease symptoms can be improved by teaching patients to regulate their brains – by Unknown
  Unknown
  Patients learned to alter parts of brain affected by degenerative disease but technique will not stop progression of condition.
• Experimental treatment gives hope to sufferers of post-traumatic stress disorder – by Anne McIlroy
  The Globe and Mail 2011
  Neurofeedback was once seen as alternative medicine, but a growing number of preliminary studies suggest it could help with several brain disorders. U.S. researchers are planning trials to see if it can help veterans with PTSD.
• Study: Can teens retrain their brains to be less depressed? – by Carey Goldberg
  NPR 2011
  A study under way in Cambridge and Providence looks at whether the method can help lift depression in teens. Initial studies have found positive results for depression in adults, but further, better-controlled research is needed.
• New study shows transcendental meditation improves brain functioning in ADHD students – by Ken Chawkin
  Unknown
  A non-drug approach to enhance students’ ability to learn.
• Ramping up academic skills with brain training – by Alisa Gaudiosi
  PR News Channel 2011
  CT psychotherapist uses neurofeedback training to improve student performance.
• Experts at Military Conference Declare Breakthrough PTSD Treatment “Ready for Duty” – by Steve Caplan
  Business Wire 2011
  Evidence of the effectiveness of neurofeedback treatment in treating soldiers dealing with the traumatic effects of PTSD and brain injury.
• Neurotherapy brain exercises offer hope – by Gail Johnson
  Straight.com 2009
  Neurotherapy emerged in the 1970s as a drug-free procedure that purports to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions, including autistic-spectrum disorders, attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder, epilepsy, addiction, fibromyalgia, and depression, as well as stroke and brain injury.
• Athletes wired for success – by Randy Starkman
  The Toronto Star 2009
  Canada’s freestyle ski squad raving about bio/neurofeedback training program.
• Using Neurofeedback to treat ADHD – by Rajah Maples
  Connect Tristates 2009
  Some patients are opting for neurofeedback instead of or in addition to medication or psychotherapy.
• How You Can Train Your Brain to Help Reduce Stress – by Blaine Greteman
  AlterNet 2009
  Neurofeedback is an emerging method that relaxes, enhances creativity and improves mental health.
• NBA star uses neurofeedback to help his game and his life – by Greg Johnson
  MLive.com 2008
  An example of peak performance training.
• Neurofeedback may decrease autism symptoms
  CBC News 2008
  Neurofeedback may help improve brain connectivity problems that afflict autistic patients, allowing them to become more functional, a new study suggests.
• Neurofeedback May Help ‘Retrain’ Brainwaves In Children With Autism
  Science Daily 2008
  A researcher is using video games to see if the brainwaves of children with autism can be ‘retrained’ to improve focus and concentration.
• Wired for Victory [PDF] – by T.D. Max
  Men’s Vogue 2007
  Can a bunch of electrodes and a computer screen help you swim faster, sink your putts, and swish your free throws?
• Neurofeedback can help some kids with ADHD – by Anne Harding
  Reuters 2007
  Training the brains of children with ADHD using neurofeedback can improve their behavior and reduce hyperactivity and impulsivity.
• Biofeedback Trains Mind, Body to Make Changes – by Jeanie Lerche Davis
  WebMD 2006
  Migraines, ADHD, high blood pressure, epilepsy, and incontinence can all benefit from the technique of biofeedback.
• Goal! Neurofeedback Scores a Victory – by Zach Lynch
  Corante 2006
  Several members of Italy’s World Cup-winning team did extensive neurofeedback in the runup to the tournament.
• Brain machine ‘improves musicianship’
  BBC News 2003
  Scientists have created a technique that dramatically improves the performance of musicians.
• Computer boosts memory by 10%
  BBC News 2003
  This is the first study to show a link between the use of neurofeedback, and improvements in memory.
• Finding Happiness: Cajole Your Brain to Lean to the Left – by Daniel Goleman
  New York Times 2003
  Scientists index a person’s typical mood range, by reading activity in brain.
• The Mind Maze – by Marianne Szegedy-Maszak
  US News and World Report 2002
  Can `distraction’ be found in the brain’s biochemistry?
• Works in Progress – by Karen Wright
  Discover 2001
  Can custom-made video games help kids with attention deficit disorder?